Unfortunately, they decided not to list them in order, so according to the book, we don't know who they considered as the greatest. However, there is a list online of the greatest athletes of the century, credited as being created by a team at Associated Press.

Jan 22, 2025 · 1988 — Steffi Graf wins the Australian Open with a 6-1, 7-6 victory over Chris Evert. 1993 — Mike Gartner of the New York Rangers sets an NHL record when he reaches 30 goals for the 14th ...

In 1988, Graf became the first tennis player to achieve the Golden Slam by winning all four major singles titles and the Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. She is the only tennis player, male or female, to have won each major singles tournament at least four times - a quadruple Career Grand Slam.

Aug 27, 2001 · Steffi Graf. Steffi Graf had a terrific career, and since she won an Olympic gold medal as well as the Grand Slam in 1988, that year may well be the most distinguished any tennis player has...

Jan 16, 2025 · 1988 — Steffi Graf wins the Australian Open with a 6-1, 7-6 victory over Chris Evert. 1993 — Mike Gartner of the New York Rangers sets an NHL record when he reaches 30 goals for the 14th consecutive season.

Aug 14, 1999 · On the day Graf announced her retirement from tennis, her friends and rivals on the WTA tour spoke of her brilliance and triumphs over injury and adversity. At her very best, she once won matches...

Jun 6, 1999 · PARIS — The most unexpected of Steffi Graf’s 22 Grand Slam singles titles unfolded in a compelling three-set drama at the French Open, a fascinating psychological study of rejection and...

Steffi Graf is known for her exceptional footwork on the tennis court, which she credits to her training in ballet during her childhood. Graf holds the record for the most consecutive weeks as the world's No.1 player in tennis history, with a total of 377 weeks at the top spot.

Elgin Gay Baylor (/ ˈɛldʒɪn / EL-jin; September 16, 1934 – March 22, 2021) was an American professional basketball player, coach, and executive. He played 14 seasons as a forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers.

Jan 14, 2025 · Steffi Graf is a former professional tennis player from Germany, celebrated for her dominance in the sport during the late 1980s and 1990s. Known for her strong forehand and footwork, she achieved remarkable success, winning numerous titles and awards.